#HubbyGoals: DeVon Franklin Defends Meagan Good After A Fan Tells Her To Cover Up
From Holy to Hubby real quick!
DeVon Franklin might be all about a good word, but that doesn't mean he won't read you between the lines.
Over the weekend, movie producer and pastor DeVon Franklin, and wife, actress Meagan Good, hosted a Christian-themed coupled seminar in light of their latest book, "The Wait: Finding the Love of Your Life Through Abstinence."
While spending Valentine's day at One Church in L.A., the married couple of three years opened up about their journey in celibacy, love and marriage, as well as encouraged the room to ask questions as it pertains to 'waiting' in relationships. Things quickly went somewhat left when an audience member decided to let Meagan Good know how she felt about the 34-year-old actress' choice of attire in such a way that lead Meagan to cry. Implying that Meagan dresses less than conservative, the woman even asked the actress and wife to "cover up."
“This is not offensive, but I was at the grocery store and I looked at a newsstand and saw you, and you had your breast showing. I wasn’t gonna come here; I wasn’t. But the Lord brought me here to see you. You’re beautiful. You are a beautiful young woman and your testimony is awesome. Amen. Amen! The Lord let me come and push past the judgement, because you have to make sure what you say and what you do match up, you understand?So, we’re gonna cover up, right?
Um, ma'am, not so fast!
Before Meagan could even respond to the remark, DeVon stood up in honor of his wife, letting the woman know to not worry about Miss Good's "Goods" (aka his "Goods" too). Bloop!
“Wait a minute no! Nuh-uh. That is not what we’re here for. She’s not gonna cover up, she [Meagan] is gonna wear what she wants to wear in the name of Jesus- amen. Amen? Amen. Yes she will!"
DeVon went on to assure the audience member that although he still has "love" for her, he is also still from Oakland, and is not for the games:
"God bless you, we love you, I love you dearly but she has been a Christian as she is right now. She wore whatever she wanted to wear, so no we ain’t doing that!” “Y’all about to see another DeVon that y’all ain’t never seen! Remember, I’m from Oakland now!"
The crowd let out a collective 'awwww' as DeVon took Meagan (who was visibly upset) into his arm for a passionate kiss, but not before mouthing, "I got you."
But the way DeVon literally adjusted himself in his seat to protect Meagan from the "shots" taken-- Yes Lawd! Push through, 1 Peter 3:7. Protect and honor your vessel, DeVon!
After her hubby gathered up the guest real quick, Meagan garnered up enough strength to respond to the other woman, in the most prayerful and positive way possible:
"I'd like to say one thing. I could've addressed what she said and it would take me a while to address it becasue I have very specific feelings about that. But I just want to say to that young lady, however you feel, if that's how you really feel, then pray for me. And God bless you."
Amen! If you truly believe that your fellow brother or sister in Christ isn't living right, than it's your job to pray for them. The irony is, the woman came not to judge, yet she did anyway. It wasn't her intent that was wrong so much as it was her delivery. Sadly, it is often because of people like her that many are turned off from attending church or Christianity as a whole.
People often think that they must be "perfect" before getting saved and coming to the Lord, but reality is, being saved is very much a process until the day we die. If we could do it without Him, we wouldn't need him. There is a reason why we are told to "come as we are." Meagan gave her life to Christ willingly at the age of 12 and has been working on her process and progress ever since--- just like any and everyone else.
Last year, DeVon had a similar moment at the Essence Festival while addressing the controversy that surrounded Meagan's outfit to the 2013 BET awards.
“I don’t own her [and] she doesn’t own me. We are together and I respect whatever she chooses to put on. When I married her, I said, ‘I accept you for who you are. And whatever you choose to wear, that is your right.’The only ones with the guns out were those that read the same word that says, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ But the love was not there. I don’t have an issue [with her clothes]. It’s not about the dress; it’s about her heart. And I know her heart is amazing, that’s why I love her.”
Some will find a way to judge DeVon's love and logic towards his wife's attire as well. "Well, if you believe in protecting your wife, wouldn't you want her to not be viewed or objectified as an object of lust?" However, this all goes back to what Meagan had to say-- and pray. DeVon, although a preacher, is not perfect either. And perhaps there are flaws in his willingness to not encourage Meagan dress differently. At the end of the day, at least he has the right idea which is to love and protect his wife. And so long as they continue to be open to prayer and asking for God's guidance, they will grow as both individuals and as a union.
Watch the whole video below (you can go to the 53:00 mark to watch the entire interaction)
What are your thoughts on DeVon defending Megan?
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How A Stay At Switzerland's Luxurious 7132 Hotel Reminded Me To Live The Life I Deserve
Sometimes, as women—especially as single Black women—we simply need to be reminded that we are deserving of living a life we dream of. Even if that means creating it for ourselves. I recently set out on a weeklong trip to Switzerland, a trip I’ve been wanting to take for years, and near the end of my visit, I had an epiphany.
“DeAnna, this is the life you deserve,” I thought to myself as I took in the gorgeous bathroom in my suite at the famous 7132 Hotel and Thermal Spa. It was one of the most luxurious hotels (and bathrooms) I had ever stayed in—and that’s saying a lot for someone who often travels for work.
To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
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